Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo Auction Link (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Discussion Forum
:

Why no dash mounted fuel gauge originally?

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
Andy - Hammond,

04-29-2003 12:41:52




Report to Moderator

Hiya Fellas!

I ran out of gas in "back 5" (smile) acres this past weekend, swapped it over to the reserve and was on my way, but was just wondering - Why were there no fuel tank gauge considerations made for this tractor at that time? It is quite awkward at times to fully judge the amount of remaining fuel level, unless the tank is mostly full. I was just wondering. Not an important question, but thought that someone would know the answer.
How nice it would be to simply peer down at the dash and observe the amount of remaining fuel. Thanks!

Thanks and have a great day.
Andy

[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
Ploughman

04-29-2003 16:30:34




Report to Moderator
 Re: Why no dash mounted fuel gauge originally? in reply to Andy - Hammond, LA, 04-29-2003 12:41:52  
Andy, my old friend, how the heck are you and that baby doing???

You and I both know Henry never claimed the 9N17014 Plow Wrench to be a gas gauge, it just happened. But, the origins of the plow wrench go back to Harry Ferguson's concept and design. I had an old English gentleman involved in the Ferguson Society tell me that there was a relation to hash marks and Imperial Gallons. I don't remember the formula but will go through my notes and data and get back with you on that issue. Take Care and write more often...

Tim

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Gaspump

04-29-2003 18:23:07




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Why no dash mounted fuel gauge originally? in reply to Ploughman, 04-29-2003 16:30:34  
Hey Andy, No need for one, just fill it up and you are good for all day. If You are working more than 8 Hrs take five gallons along and dump it in after noon. Easy to lift hood and open gas tank to have a look. Keep that Plow Wrench (never call it a gas tank measuring wrench) and all other sparking material away fron the gas tank at all times. Play it safe and "Keep on N'in".



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
bg

04-29-2003 15:40:21




Report to Moderator
 Re: Why no dash mounted fuel gauge originally? in reply to Andy - Hammond, LA, 04-29-2003 12:41:52  
It would just be another item to go bad and cause consternation among latter-day N-Owners.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
BErt

04-29-2003 13:56:56




Report to Moderator
 Re: Why no dash mounted fuel gauge originally? in reply to Andy - Hammond, LA, 04-29-2003 12:41:52  

Andy, since you've been around here for awhile you probably know about the plow wrench "gas gauge. Since some folks may not heres alittle info. Many N owners use the plow wrench (the big one with 2 open ends marked in inches for measuring furrow depth. The numbers dont correspond to gallons but its the right size to give you an idea how full the tank is.

An interesting thread a while back posed the question "is it safe to stick a piece of metal in the tank. Some were concerned about static electricity and sparks. The consensus seems to be "no danger, no problem" but there is a chance that under the right conditions (cold, dry, wool mittens) sparks could happen.

FWIW, here in WNC we had 2 cases of explosions from static sparks at gaspumps this past winter

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Dell (WA)

04-29-2003 13:50:48




Report to Moderator
 Re: Why no dash mounted fuel gauge originally? in reply to Andy - Hammond, LA, 04-29-2003 12:41:52  
Andy..... ....can't think of any good reason to have a remote dashmounted fuel gauge. But if you just really haffta have a gauge, you might beable to find a marine gascap mounted float actuated gauge if you go shopping at outboard motorboat store..... ...Dell, who always checks gas and oil levels before starting the tractor (yeah, right)



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
souNdguy

04-29-2003 12:50:32




Report to Moderator
 Re: Why no dash mounted fuel gauge originally? in reply to Andy - Hammond, LA, 04-29-2003 12:41:52  
That brings up a question I had been menaing to ask. I'm 'converting' a paint stir stick to a manual gas gauge to keep in the tool box. Anybody here know the measurement per gallon in this tank, so I can correctly delineate my 'gauge'.

( I know I could drain the tank and add 1 gallon at a time.. but wondering if anyone else already has the data. )

Thanks

Soundguy



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
souNdguy

04-30-2003 06:58:28




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Why no dash mounted fuel gauge originally? in reply to souNdguy, 04-29-2003 12:50:32  
Thanks for the info and ideas guys!

Soundguy



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Mountainman

04-29-2003 22:56:57




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Why no dash mounted fuel gauge originally? in reply to souNdguy, 04-29-2003 12:50:32  
N-news gave away (as a promotion) a wooden stick with the gallons marked on it. The first couple of gallons and the last couple are a significantly different 'height' than the others and all are slightly different from each other. I guess they did as you mentioned - poured in one gallon at a time to get the proper increments.

N - joy.

Mountainman...CA



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
I use my RIGHT eyeball......Jim Cox SW Missouri

04-29-2003 20:31:30




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Why no dash mounted fuel gauge originally? in reply to souNdguy, 04-29-2003 12:50:32  
as a neuro-photoelectric proximity sensor/rangefinder

hehehe

Goodnight all
jimbo



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Jerry Wi

04-29-2003 16:44:07




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Why no dash mounted fuel gauge originally? in reply to souNdguy, 04-29-2003 12:50:32  
Here is your answer.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
philm in ca

04-29-2003 13:58:59




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Why no dash mounted fuel gauge originally? in reply to souNdguy, 04-29-2003 12:50:32  
You should tie a tennis ball or something to it that won't fit through the fill hole. (heh,heh,heh)



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
BERT

04-29-2003 13:43:20




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Why no dash mounted fuel gauge originally? in reply to souNdguy, 04-29-2003 12:50:32  

Ten gallons total. The last 1 gallon is available when open the valve all the way.
Its a pretty clever system



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Evil Steve

04-29-2003 12:46:53




Report to Moderator
 Re: Why no dash mounted fuel gauge originally? in reply to Andy - Hammond, LA, 04-29-2003 12:41:52  
Henry's #1 goal was to produce a good tractor at the lowest price. A gas gauge was that much more cost he'd have to pass on.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy